Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Nissan Versa | Toyota Corolla | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,470 mm | 4,638 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,534 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,247 kg | 1,279 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 50 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,240 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 942 mm | 21 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,199 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,049 mm | 964 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 391 L | 368 L | 23 L |
2011 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD |
Only subcompact we test drove that could actually fit four adults. More rear leg room than many midsize cars. see full Nissan Versa review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review |
2014 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Corolla's specs indicate rear legroom worthy of a large sedan, 41.3 inches, a substantial four more than in the Sentra and five more than in last year's Corolla. To provide this increase, Toyota stretched the car's wheelbase by four inches, taking it from the shortest in the segment to the 106.3-inch dimension shared by the Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan. The Ford Focus, with a 104.3-inch wheelbase, is now the briefest of the bunch. The Corolla's overall length has also grown by four inches, to 182.6. Subjectively, the Corolla's advantage over the Sentra seems about half as large. Still a lot of legroom for a compact, especially in conjunction with a more comfortably positioned seat. Rear seat headroom is in much shorter supply in both cars. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2014 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
This is a very comfortable car for driver and passengers. see full Toyota Corolla review |